Domingo Leyba
Born: 9/11/1995 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2019-06-22 | Final Game: 2021-08-01
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Domingo Junior Leyba
Biography
Domingo Leyba was a professional baseball player born in 1995, who played in Major League Baseball from June 22, 2019, to August 1, 2021. Primarily serving as a position player, Leyba appeared in 55 games over his brief career. He recorded a total of 17 hits, including one home run, and drove in nine runs, finishing with a batting average of .152. Despite his limited offensive production, Leyba's presence on the field contributed to the depth of the teams he played for during the transition period of baseball in the late 2010s into the 2020s, characterized by a focus on both power hitting and defensive versatility.
Leyba was known for his potential as a utility player, showcasing skills that allowed him to adapt to various positions. While his time in the major leagues was short, he represented the emerging talent pool of players looking to make an impact in a sport increasingly influenced by analytics and specialized roles. After concluding his MLB career in 2021, Leyba's journey through the minor leagues and into the majors remains a testament to the challenges faced by young athletes in a highly competitive environment.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 112 | 12 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 32 | 0.152 | 0.238 | 0.223 | 0.461 | -399.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | AZ | NL | 21 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.280 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | AZ | NL | 13 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | BAL | AL | 21 | 65 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 29 | 18 | 38 | 38 | 2 | 9 |
| 3B | 11 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ARI | 2B | 8 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | ARI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | ARI | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | ARI | 2B | 7 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | ARI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BAL | 2B | 14 | 11 | 26 | 18 | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 | BAL | 3B | 9 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 29 |
| Third Base | 11 |
| Shortstop | 2 |